25 years ago, legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt was on the final lap of the Daytona 500 when his car crashed into a wall, and the 49-year-old\u2019s life ended way too soon.<\/p>\n
Fox Sports and NASCAR Studios announced Tuesday that the documentary \u2018We\u2019ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later<\/a>\u2018 will air on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 p.m. ET on FS1. The doc \u201cexplores that day and its aftermath not just through competition, but through the emotional, cultural, and human impact felt by those inside and far beyond the race track.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFox Sports\u2019 partnership with NASCAR allows us to tell the stories that define the heart of the sport, and through this film, we are honored to spotlight Dale Earnhardt, one of the most iconic and influential figures in NASCAR, and carry his legacy forward,\u201d said Barry Nugent, vice president, development & original programming, Fox Sports. \u201cThis documentary explores the man behind the wheel and goes beyond a single day in history to delve into how one moment forever changed the sport and continues to impact drivers competing today.\u201d<\/p>\n A loss that reshaped NASCAR and continues to echo through the sport, its people and its culture today.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later premieres Feb. 12 after The Duel at Daytona (10p ET) on FS1. pic.twitter.com\/lmri2znvgG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) January 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The documentary will feature rare footage and first-hand accounts of the accident from former NASCAR president Mike Helton, who made the shocking announcement, \u201cWe\u2019ve lost Dale Earnhardt<\/a>,\u201d as well as from drivers who competed in the race, including Rusty Wallace and Kurt Busch. Current NASCAR drivers such as Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, and Ryan Blaney are also interviewed.<\/p>\n The documentary will also dive into what was happening in the broadcasting booth as Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip, and Larry McReynolds reacted in real time during what also happened to be the first-ever NASCAR race on Fox<\/a>.<\/p>\n Earnhardt is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. He is tied for first in NASCAR history with Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson with seven Cup Series championships and is eighth overall with 76 career wins.<\/p>\n This will be the latest in a long line of documentary efforts about the legendary driver. Both ESPN<\/a> and Amazon Prime<\/a> have released their own docs about Earnhardt. Dale Earnhardt Jr. also did an eight-part podcast series<\/a>.<\/p>\n \t